Homework: Research a Social Issue
This is anindividual homework. Thiswill focus on your specific aspect of the social issue you identified and look at your interest in a social justice policy issue with significant history, landmark legislation, continued social injustices, advocacy efforts, & success stories. You will draft a brief paper which incorporates the following:
I. Definition of Issue or Problem: Summarizes the social issue and provides context to the nature of the problem.
1) What is the issue that is being addressed?
2) Why should others care about this issue?
3) What is the public perception of the issue?
4) What is the nature of the problem?
5) What are the causes of it?
6) What are the risk and protective factors that sustain this issue?
7) Why is this a social justice issue?
II. Scope & Magnitude: Describes the specific population, level, or issue you are focused on
1) What is the specific population
2) At what level is your focus
3) Within the broad topic you selected is there a specific issue?
III. Individuals Affected: Describes the population affected by this issue and how this issue contributes to their social injustice
1) Who is affected by the issue?
2) How many people are affected?
3) What do people gain or lose from this issue?
4) How are individuals, families, and society affected?
5) Who is affected by it & how? The analysis will address the people affected by the issue under consideration in terms of age, diversity issues, gender, income, and residency.
IV. Background& History: Addresses the history or evolution of the social welfare system's response to the population
1) How long has the issue been going on?
2) What has been tried to resolve this issue in the past?
3) How do people feel about the issue?
4) How does the issue link or divide different segments of the community?
5) Who and what influences opponents to take their positions?
6) What political forces are influencing decision-makers?
7) What will it take to gain support?
8) What is the history of the issue in this community?
VI. Resources & Barriers:Describes the factors influencing this social issue that may positively influence change or continued oppression/social injustice
1) What are the resources available for addressing the issue?
2) What are the barriers?
3) What are the resources available for addressing the issue?
4) What are the barriers to addressing this issue?
5) How can they be overcome?
6) What resources will we need to address this issue?
7) Where and how can they be tapped?
8) Who and what influences opponents to take their positions?
9) What economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers?
10) What will it take to gain support?
VII. Positive and Negative Impacts: Discusses the impact of this problem on the individuals and society. This can be monetary, lost opportunities, lack of educational opportunities or other "costs"
1) What is the cost to society?
2) What is the cost to treat?
3) What factors contribute to the problem or goal?
4) What are the consequences (e.g., social, economic) of the issue?
5) What are the barriers (political, cultural, etc.) to addressing the issue?
6) What is the cost savings of treating or addressing?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.